Manulife Investment Management Announces Final 2020 Cash Distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds

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TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2020 /CNW/ - Manulife Investment Management today announced the final December 2020 cash distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that distribute monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. Unitholders of record of the Manulife ETFs at the close of business on December 31, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on January 13, 2021. The ex-dividend date for the cash distributions is December 30, 2020.

Details of the distribution per unit amounts are as follows:

ETF	Ticker	Distribution Amount (per unit)	Distribution Frequency
Manulife Multifactor Canadian Large Cap Index ETF	MCLC	0.250471	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Large Cap Index ETF - Unhedged	MULC.B	0.292479	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Large Cap Index ETF - Hedged	MULC	0.274904	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Mid Cap Index ETF - Unhedged	MUMC.B	0.148020	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Mid Cap Index ETF - Hedged	MUMC	0.163452	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF - Unhedged	MINT.B	0.217145	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF - Hedged	MINT	0.225987	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor Canadian SMID Cap Index ETF	MCSM	0.076422	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Small Cap Index ETF - Unhedged	MUSC.B	0.100307	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor U.S. Small Cap Index ETF - Hedged	MUSC	0.116404	Semi-Annually
Manulife Multifactor Emerging Markets Index ETF	MEME.B	0.171702	Semi-Annually
Manulife Smart Short-Term Bond ETF	TERM	0.012362	Monthly
Manulife Smart Core Bond ETF	BSKT	0.010164	Monthly
Manulife Smart Corporate Bond ETF	CBND	0.011803	Monthly
Manulife Smart Dividend ETF	CDIV	0.006834	Quarterly
Manulife Smart U.S. Dividend ETF - Unhedged	UDIV.B	0.007754	Quarterly
Manulife Smart U.S. Dividend ETF - Hedged	UDIV	0.007502	Quarterly

Manulife ETFs are managed by Manulife Investment Management. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses and other important information are contained in the ETF Facts as well as the prospectus, please read before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 17 countries and territories. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. 

As of September 30, 2020, Manulife Investment Management had CAD$923 billion (US$692 billion) in assets under management and administration. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.               

SOURCE Manulife Investment Management

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